IAAE Breakfast
IIC members sponsor IAAE breakfast speaker This year Daniel Robison, Endowed Dean of College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Iowa State University will speak.
IIC members sponsor IAAE breakfast speaker This year Daniel Robison, Endowed Dean of College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Iowa State University will speak.
IIC members, please join us on August 27th for a webinar with Mary Funk of Nyemaster Goode. Mary will provide a refresher on the Families First Coronavirus Response Act(FFCRA), Emergency Paid Sick Leave (EPSL) and EFLMA along with helping to answer questions as you bring employees back to work or as employees may need to […]
Our first webinar on November 18th will feature Jim Knuth, Senior Vice President, Farm Credit Services of America and Tanner Ehmke, Manager, CoBank Knowledge Exchange Division. This session will run from 10:00-11:30 AM. Jim and Tanner will present and update us on what things look like for the farmer after a year of COVID and weather events […]
In the spirit of the Cooperative Principle of “Cooperation Among Cooperatives” the Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska, Oklahoma and South Dakota state cooperative councils are please to present an education program for cooperative management teams and boards of directors: Battlefield Intelligence Update How the Covid-19 and Current Trends Impact the Farmer of the Future and Farmer Cooperatives […]
We have invited Kristine Tidgren, with the Center for Agricultural Law and Taxation (CALT) at Iowa State University to join us December 16th from 10:00- 11:30 AM. Kristine plans on sharing updates to 1099’s, providing us with the status of 199A(g) as the interpretation continues to be discussed and sharing any new updates on COVID […]
Mark Eich with CliftonLarsonAllen will discuss common sense steps to minimize your risk of a cyberattack. Thank you to our members for your participation. This webinar is now available in our webinar library. Click here to register for the webinar library. The Risk Management Series cost is $50/session or all three for $100.
Hiring at any time during the year can be a challenge. It can be challenging to find applicants, and when you do, it's frustrating to find out the person who aced the interview is a dud on the job. In this live, interactive session, Erin and Kristen from People Spark will share 5 keys to […]
AT the Summer Workshop, we host a variety of speakers who address issues of current importance and trends that aide in the decision making at the local cooperative level. This year our agenda includes: Ukraine Dr. Eduardo Magalhaes, Ruth Harp Chair of Political Science at Simpson College Jake Moline, StoneX Protecting Our Mental Health Lyndsey […]
Phase I and II of IIC's Director Certification Program (DCP) will be held in Cedar Falls on Thursday, February 1st and Tuesday, February 2nd. Phase I - to be held on Friday, February 2nd looks at: The cooperative organizational structure and historical perspective of cooperatives ending with an overview of Iowa's cooperative code. Legal Responsibilities […]
Date: January 15-16, 2026 Location: Digital Ag Innovation Center 3700 University Blvd. Ames, IA Join us! The Director Certification Program (DCP) is a two-day training for cooperative board directors, focusing on cooperative foundations, governance, strategic direction, and financial acumen, with sessions led by experts from the Iowa Institute for Cooperatives and partners. Completion of DCP […]
Date: January 26-27, 2026 Location: Embassy Suites 101 E Locust St Des Moines, IA Join us! Join us to explore key issues like property taxes and crop protection, engage with lobbyists and legislators, and learn how advocacy shapes policy. Network with peers and gain hands-on experience to amplify the voice of cooperatives and drive […]
Event Date: February 26-27, 2026 Location: Digital Ag Innovation Center 3700 University Blvd. Ames, IA Join us! The Advanced Directors Program (ADP) is a two-day workshop for directors to strengthen boardroom leadership and cooperative management skills through expert-led sessions. Completion of the Director Certification Program (DCP) is required before attending the Advanced Directors Program. Agenda: […]